What is the thick milk produced by the Dam during the 1st week of lactation following?
Colostrum
Name 5 breeds of swine.
Hampshire, Yorkshire, Duroc, Berkshire, Spot, Landrace, Etc.
What breed of swine is solid white has a large drooped ear and is noted for its prolificy?
Landrace
What does EPD stand for in Swine Production?
Expected Progeny Deviation
How old is a ewe with 6 adult teeth?
3 years old
What is a young female Equine called?
Filly
The proper term for giving birth is called?
Parturition
What breed of dairy cow has the highest milk production?
Holstein
What does FEPD stand for in Sheep production?
Flock Experienced Progeny Difference
What is the most common use for Belgian horses?
Work
What is a whether?
A castrated male sheep or goat
An order of animals which has a stomach with four complete cavities through which food passes in digestion is called what?
Ruminants
What breed of cattle is most noted for high lean gain and extremely muscular carcasses?
Limousin
T or F
Dairymen were the first people to use genetic evaluation?
True
At what time of the year a ewes open and dry?
Summer
What breed of swine is solid red?
Duroc
What is adult male bovine animal that has not been castrated called?
A bull
What is the average weight of a hog at the time of slaughter?
230 lbs (220-260)
What part of the year do ewes breed?
Fall
What is the most common dressing percentage of beef cattle?
63% (60-65)
What favorite breakfast meat comes from the belly of a swine carcass?
Bacon or Fresh side
Name 5 breeds of cattle.
Hereford, Angus, Simmental, Limousine, Charolais
What does EPD stand for in Beef cattle production?
Expected Progeny Difference
Is it possible for a sow to farrow twice in one year?
Yes
What is the scientific name for Sheep?
Ovine